The Annotated Mona Lisa: Pages 50 - 51

Question 1

Rubens

Answer 1

• Sir Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640)
• his output of more than 2,000 paintings was comparable only to Picasso’s
• painting called “The Descent from the Cross” established his career

Question 2

Van Dyck: The Informal, Formal Portrait

Answer 2

• Sir Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641)

- became an accomplished painter when 16